Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune every year
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Mulch, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Aphids, Cane Spot, Gray mold, Spur Blight
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought